Mumbai’s suburban rail network may soon see a paradigm shift in safety and design. The Central Railway (CR) division has unveiled and trialed a prototype closed-door coach for its non-air-conditioned local trains, a move aimed at reducing accidents and improving commuter well-being. This prototype comes in the wake of a fatal accident earlier this year...
Mumbai, often referred to as the city’s lifeline, witnessed massive disruptions in its suburban train network on Tuesday, August 19, as relentless rains brought the Central and Harbour Lines to a standstill. According to Central Railway officials, train services between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Thane on the Central Line, as well as between...
Mumbai: The financial capital of India witnessed one of the heaviest rain spells of this monsoon season, with continuous downpours from the night of August 15 into the early hours of August 16. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported over 200 mm of rainfall in multiple regions, with Vikhroli topping the charts at 248.5 mm,...